Shafi Md Mostofa

2 weeks ago | thediplomat.com | Shafi Md Mostofa

Bangladesh’s political landscape has undergone seismic shifts over the past decade, marked by the rise of authoritarianism under Sheikh Hasina and the eventual ousting of her regime through a student-led revolution. Throughout this period, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has remained a significant political force, often regarded as the only party capable of defeating Hasina’s Awami League in free and fair elections.

1 month ago | thediplomat.com | Shafi Md Mostofa

On February 28, a new political force emerged in Bangladesh, signaling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape. The National Citizen Party (NCP), formed by the students who led the July 2024 uprising, represents a bold attempt to redefine Bangladeshi politics with its vision of a “Second Republic” and a discrimination-free Bangladesh. The NCP’s origins are deeply rooted in the July 2024 uprising, a watershed moment in Bangladesh’s history.

1 month ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Shafi Md Mostofa

On February 9, the interim government of Bangladesh introduced Operation Devil Hunt, driven by the Bangladesh joint forces to maintain law and order. The government presented this operation as necessary to address criminal activities and mob violence. The operation will continue until all the “devils are rooted out,” said Home Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. When asked about the objective of the operation, Jahangir said, “What does ‘devil’ mean? It refers to evil forces.

1 month ago | thediplomat.com | Shafi Md Mostofa

On February 9, the interim government of Bangladesh introduced Operation Devil Hunt, driven by the Bangladesh joint forces to maintain law and order. The government presented this operation as necessary to address criminal activities and mob violence. The operation will continue until all the “devils are rooted out,” said Home Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. When asked about the objective of the operation, Jahangir said, “What does ‘devil’ mean? It refers to evil forces.

2 months ago | thediplomat.com | Shafi Md Mostofa

Terrorism in Bangladesh is a multifaceted phenomenon, intricately linked to local and global politics. Over the years, it has evolved into a tool manipulated for political advantage, an ideological battleground, and a product of external narratives imposed on the country. Based on my rare opportunity to interview 32 individuals who had been accused of terrorism under Bangladesh’s anti-terrorism law, a complex picture of victimization, ideological radicalization, and political opportunism emerges.